Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 63 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
9.7
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
720 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
15 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo XC90
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.54 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
